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P868 FNC

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,994 mi
Last recorded133,994 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 FNC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2014 133,994 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

obg mirror missing, vehicle smells of smoke, vehicle body damaged, rear reg plate deteriorated, fuel pipes corroded, vehicle chassis and suspension components corroded, gear box mount worn (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,672 miles

eng oil bit high,rear reg plate deteriorating,nsf linkbar play,oil spill/leak,brake-fuel pipes slightly corroding,osf shocker slight leak,nsf bearing bit noisey,both rackrod balljoints slight play,osr tyre cut on tread

Fail 8 Apr 2013 109,672 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eng oil bit high,rear reg plate deteriorating,nsf linkbar play,oil spill/leak,brake-fuel pipes slightly corroding,osf shocker slight leak,nsf bearing bit noisey,both rackrod balljoints slight play,osr tyre cut on tread

Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,232 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 87,127 miles

o/s rear shock absorber weak in operation

Fail 9 Sep 2009 83,413 miles

Front screen damaged.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes play.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,413 miles

Front screen damaged.

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes play.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,321 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 79,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 78,393 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P868 FNC is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P868 FNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P868 FNC is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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